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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Shows Fuel Cell Sprinter Van

Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz Vans division showed off a concept Sprinter that delivers power from a hydrogen fuel cell stack to an electric motor that could achieve an effective range of 500 kilometers (310 miles). Executives showed the vehicle to journalists in Hamburg, Germany, on July 3.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJuly 4, 2018

Commercial Fleet Sales Increase 7.9% in June

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from eight manufacturers increased 7.9% to 73,848 in June, while sales into daily rental sales increased 10.9% and government sales increased 9.8%.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Medium Duty Orders Rise in June, Class 8 Above 40K

Preliminary orders of Class 4-8 trucks increased in June, with Class 8 trucks crossing the 40,000-unit level for the fourth time in six months and medium-duty orders increasing to 26,400 units in a month that's typically weak for Class 5-7 vehicles, according to ACT Research.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Utility & Truck Demand Fuels Price Increases

The underlying strength of trucks is best represented by the mid-size truck segment, which, despite no new products, saw prices climb 3%.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

Chevrolet Prices 2019 Silverado Pickup

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT will be larger, more capable, more fuel efficient, and feature a starting at MSRP that is up to $700 less than the outgoing model.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

Ram Boosts ProMaster Towing, Payload Capabilities

Ram has made several updates to the MY-2019 Ram ProMaster, including increased towing and payload capabilities, an expanded wheelbase, and new high and low roof options.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

Fyda Dealer in Northern Kentucky Now Isuzu Dealer

Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky is now an authorized full-service dealer of Isuzu Commercial Trucks, offering the full line of new N-Series and F-Series trucks.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

DTNA Partners with Penske and NFI on Fleet

DTNA announced that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia heavy-duty trucks and eM2 106 medium-duty trucks.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJune 26, 2018

2019-MY Buying Inclinations Driven by Strong Economy

The majority of fleets are reporting that their acquisition strategies are being stimulated by solid organic business growth, with most forecasting an increase or continuation of the same order volume in model-year 2019.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Ram to Sell 1500 Classic Pickup as 2019 Model

Ram Truck will offer its current-generation 1500 pickup alongside its new-generation model as a 2019 model with the Classic nomenclature throughout the 2018 calendar year.

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